Welcome to
Atlanta Martial Arts Academy
Atlanta Martial Arts Academy is proud to be the premier school for American karate in the Atlanta area.
There is something for everyone in our dynamic martial arts program:
School age children, teens and preschoolers gain confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect while learning karate in a variety of high-energy, fun-filled classes.
Adults can improve their physical fitness and overall health and well being in structured karate classes designed just for them.
Self-defense, karate forms, sparring, board breaking, grappling and weapons are taught by an impressive group of highly trained Black Belt instructors led by the world renowned Master Marcal Lazenby, an 8th degree Black Belt.
​​​Students will also get opportunities to compete in local and regional tournaments, which will help them improve their skills and make them stronger and open their eyes to the whole world of martial arts!
Meet The Instructors
Master Marcal
Master Marcal Lazenby is the owner and Chief Instructor at Atlanta Martial Arts Academy.
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​Master Marcal has been actively involved in martial arts for over 40 years as a competitor and teacher. He is a 8th degree Black Belt and has won ten World Championships. Known for his deadly backlist and the tag line "Hand Down, Man Down", intense training regimen, his talents have been featured on ESPN and on Good Day Atlanta.
Master Marcal is also the founder and coach of Team ATL, a national karate team that has won numerous national and world Championships.
Jermond Wiggins
Jermond Wiggins is the office manager and an instructor at Atlanta Martial Arts Academy.
​ Affectionately known as Sensei J, Jermond is a 3 time Karate World Champion that has been practicing for over 25 years. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Sensei Jermond is a 4th degree Black Belt earned under the legendary instructor, Master Richard Plowden.
Sensei J earned a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University. His favorite quote is "Only in the dictionary success come before work!"
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Chenise Lazenby
Sensei Chenise Lazenby is an instructor at Atlanta Martial Arts Academy.
She has been a martial artist for 20 years. Sensei Che is a 3rd degree Black Belt.
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Tobias Brown
Tobias Brown is a student instructor at Atlanta Martial Arts Academy.
Is a 1st degree black belt who has been a student at Atlanta Martial Arts Academy for 7 years. He is known for his amazing backlist!
​ Tobias is a high school student at Chapel Hill High School. Outside of karate, he enjoys basketball, art/fashion. In the future, Tobias hopes to pursue a career in graphic design.